Lesson: Chapter 14 — Hydrocarbons and their derivatives

14.3. Polymers 3 of 4 Reset answers

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Question 3

What happens to the double bond of ethene when polythene forms?

A It becomes a triple bond B The carbons separate C One of its two bonds opens so the molecules can join D Nothing

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One of its two bonds opens so the molecules can join. The repeating unit –CH₂–CH₂– has only single bonds.

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